As part of his proposed budget for FY 2012-13, Gov. Andrew Cuomo has called for significant changes to the pension program for state employees. His plan creates a new “tier” of pensions that would cut the state’s growing pension costs by reducing the benefits it provides to future employees. The proposal is known as Tier […]
Historic Harlem congressional district remains largely in Upper Manhattan
A federal court is likely to draw district lines for Congress — including those for Rep. Charles Rangel, who until now has represented Upper Manhattan
Former governor weighs in on the current one’s pledge to reform drawing of legislative district lines
What rules govern the NYPD when it operates outside of New York City? In the past few days, the Associated Press has published two reports detailing aggressive surveillance of Muslims by the New York Police Department. One of the most notable aspects of this surveillance is where it took place: on college campuses across the […]
In the last two rounds of redistricting, a federal court stepped in when state legislators failed to reach agreement
If the 2010 races for state legislature were held using newly proposed district lines, Republicans would deepen their hold on the closely contested State Senate
The methodology behind The New York World’s analysis of how redistricting will affect the outcomes of state legislative races
Five ways the legislature carves up districts to its own benefit
Most New York City subway and bus riders say their commutes are getting worse, according to a survey released yesterday by the advocacy group Transportation Alternatives. Three out of five of straphangers surveyed said the quality of their commutes had worsened since 2009, the year before the MTA approved a package of harsh service cuts […]
